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Loved Male Pronoun Bre Father—He Perfect Gentleman Man

Word he
WordType (pronoun)
Phonetic BrE / hi / NAmE / hi /
Example
  • everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
  • he (= the man we are watching) went through that door.
  • every child needs to know that he is loved.
  • he who (= anyone who) hesitates is lost.
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he

(pronoun)BrE / hi / NAmE / hi /
  1. a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
    • Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
    • He (= the man we are watching) went through that door.
  2. a person, male or female, whose sex is not stated or known, especially when referring to somebody mentioned earlier or to a group in general
    • Every child needs to know that he is loved.
    • He who (= anyone who) hesitates is lost.
    • My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
    • They have a male nanny for their kids.
    • a female racing driver
    • Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
    • Does everybody know what they want?
    • Somebody’s left their coat here.
    • I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
    • Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
    • If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
    • A baby cries when he or she is tired
    • Babies cry when they are tired.
  3. used when referring to God
  4. Word Origin

    • Old English he, hē, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hij.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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